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Capilano University
Capilano University is where your ideas take shape and your future begins.
As the post-secondary institution serving the Sea-to-Sky Corridor, with campuses in North Vancouver, Squamish and the Sunshine Coast, CapU provides vibrant, life-enriching learning environments rooted in the communities we call home. With innovative programs, small classes, and hands-on opportunities, you’ll gain the skills, confidence, and connections to succeed in your career and community.
At CapU, we’re here to serve and inspire students across the region.
Looking for an inspiring university where you’ll be supported and empowered to make a real impact in your field? Capilano University is where you belong. With some of the most affordable tuition rates in Metro Vancouver and a proven reputation for producing outstanding graduates, CapU is the smart choice to kickstart your future.
Our small, interactive classes give you personalized attention and the chance to collaborate closely with peers. Through a dynamic mix of lectures, hands-on projects, and lively discussions, you’ll be prepared to tackle real-world challenges with confidence.
CapU offers a wide range of student services to support your success, including counselling, financial aid, academic advising, child care, and career coaching. CapU housing provides everything you need—meals, Wi-Fi, laundry, and lounge spaces. Plus, we offer numerous scholarships, bursaries, and grants to help you focus on your studies, not your finances.
Join CapU and be part of a vibrant student community serving the North Shore, Sea-to-Sky Corridor, and Sunshine Coast — a place where your success is our purpose.
- Programs & Courses: Explore our 100+ programs
- Entrance Awards: Want to know what scholarships, loans, and bursaries are available?
- Talk to an Advisor: Our recruitment advisors can help you explore your options before you apply to CapU. Learn more about our team: Meet the Team
- Visit CapU: Book your free campus tour
- Be Social With Us: Join Our Instagram CapU Future
- Important Links
Explore CapU Open Houses
Explore CapU offers an exciting in person experience at our North Vancouver and Squamish campuses. Tour facilities, meet faculty, explore programs and connect with the CapU community to envision your future.
Get a feel for our Squamish campus and the Sea-to-Sky lifestyle on Saturday, November 8, 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. RSVP
Explore CapU – North Vancouver
Discover the vibrant heart of CapU at our North Vancouver campus on Saturday, November 29, 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. RSVP
Important Dates
Applications for admission to Spring 2026, Summer 2026 and Fall 2026 are now open!
What’s New at CapU
- Fulmer Family Center for Childhood Studies opens its doors.
- New on-campus housing at the main campus in North Vancouver opens in Spring 2026
- Updates about Squamish Campus & Squamish Housing
- Parents, Families & Supporters Webpage
Program Highlights for Fall 2026:
- Bachelor of Environment and Society – Environmental Studies
- Bachelor of Environment and Society – Environmental Sciences
- Bachelor of Arts with a Major in Writing and Literature
- Sustainable Economics Certificate
High School Counsellors
Please join us at our High School Counsellors & Career Advisors Event – Friday, January 16th, 2026
Why Attend?
- Experience touring the new Fulmer Family Centre for Childhood Education.
- Mix and mingle with current students, CapU staff and the recruitment team.
- Engage with representatives from CapU programs and student service areas.
- Learn more about the new Squamish Campus and other updates about Capilano University.
Friday, January 16, 2026
8:30 am – 2:30 pm
CapU Main Campus
2055 Purcell Way
North Vancouver, BC
If you have any questions, reach out to recruitment@capilanou.ca
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Locations
North Vancouver, BC
Squamish, BC
North Van. Shipyards District, BC
kálax-ay SUNSHINE COAST CAMPUS , BC
TSZIL LEARNING CENTRE - Mount Currie, BC
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